Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Poverty and Prosperity
Professor Daron Acemoglu
Wed Jan 26, 11am-12:00pm, E51-151
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
What are the determinants of long-term success for a country? In Adam Smith's time, the poorest country was probably four or five times poorer than the richest. This disparity has grown incredibly- but why? Why do such gaps endure? And if we can diagnose these issues, can we then rectify them?
Contact: Ruth Levitsky, E52-252, x3-3399, levitsky@mit.edu
Sponsor: Economics
Latest update: 06-Jan-2011
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